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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
7
An eight member meeting drew a large crowd as a steering committee was formed to back Mr. Dickson in his bid for county superintendent of schools. The Ballard area group claims over 900 roster signups to support the effort.
Reports from United Press indicate a potential death by own action in Golden Gate Park tied to J B Ragan sales manager of Burroughs Adding Machine. His sister fears foul play and notes Ragan had been despondent after an operation six months prior. Seattle tuition payers may face school-bar due to overcrowding.
Saigon July 4 report that many Chinese rebels were sentenced to death for complicity in the plot to poison the French garrison at Hanoi barracks. Convictions were expected in the trial of suspects as two hundred French colonial infantry were seriously poisoned in the attack.
Co. G Usher assistant traffic manager of the Canadian Pacific railway is in Beattie to inspect local conditions. His review likely signals a forthcoming aggressive rate move by CP in the region.
Government interest in valuable natural deposits prompts geological survey. Garvey ordered to inspect and report on acres of land near the Province of Al, Edmonton area, and oil and gas beds north of Call.
A government expert describes shale strata and petroleum flow at depth about 821 feet with a near miss of a large body of oil. The Canadian Petroleum Bounty Act awards 1.5 cents per imperial gallon on crude oil produced from wells in Canada starting June 1904.
The passage touts vast future earnings from a well on the property, predicting thousands of Dellars and Galtems will flood the area as the reservoir underpins wealth. It notes deepening exploration, plus asphalt byproducts and a booming global market for shipments.
The message claims American Canadian Oll Company shares will rise as projects complete. It warns of vast profits once gas pipes and asphalt plant are finished, urging immediate investment before prices jump to 50 to 200 dollars. It frames the offer as plain fact, not urging argument.
A brief note asserts confidence in a money venture, claiming it to be the safest and most profitable option, while promising future returns to buyers who participate. The fragment hints at urgency and collective trust in the deal.
A fragmented text discusses aid dividends and the value of payment to be proven. It mentions excluding off and asphalt, estimates a 36 percent share from gas, and notes uncertainty about timing and measurement.
The speaker compares income from two products to a velvet free gift, suggesting it will amount to millions of dollars for the company’s stockholders. The statement frames the products as valuable additions contributing significant financial impact.
The speaker asserts confidence that the stock will fetch at least 5.00 or 19.00 soon and could reach 200.00 or more. They claim the higher figure is not only possible but probable, signaling strong anticipated demand and market readiness.
The note urges Strend investors to act quickly before price jumps. It argues that every cent invested yields a dollar or more and links wealth with timely action. It warns that delay benefits competitors and frames action as prudent timing.
Ira RB Wood, former editor of Oi Era, argues oil fields face shortages as 1907 output trails consumption by about 6 million barrels. He notes depletion of storage reserves and crude price surges nearly doubling at the wells. He warns market expansion has intensified within and beyond the state.
The state can claim many oil millionaires and thousands enjoy handsome profits from investments in the industry. California oil companies pay over $6,000,000 yearly in dividends and benefit from pricing viewed as only fair. The sector shows a bright outlook with entrenched channels and rising consumption likely to push prices higher and returns further.
A company projects a 30 year gas franchise to Edmonton Strathcona and St Albert, promising 30 percent dividends and quick revenue after pipeline completion from Morinville to Edmonton. They tout vast asphaltum deposits on 960 acres, financing expansion through stock sale.
The text describes a shallow asphalt deposit covering 960 acres with depths from six to thirty feet, yielding thousands of tons of high grade asphaltum. It claims the material compares favorably with Trinidad asphalt and notes a simple refining process using local fuel. It also mentions obtaining pure acid directly from refined oil.
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